Help me Please???

Biz: There are nicer ways to state this. Aaron has just bought his first highend amp and probably can't contact Classe nor his dealer tonight. Let's not come down on him with both feet, lest he think all 'philes are hostile to newbies.

I have two Classe CA 400's that I run bridged and they get very hot at times. The above advice is good though. Contact Classe and talk to them. they are top notch to deal with and you will get a very quick response. You can email them through there website.

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Hi Aaron, my classe amp gets hot also, the heat sinks get really hot, I'm driving Thiels which are a tough load. Your amp will get hot to the touch and your heat sinks should be as hot as you describe. However, your amp should only be warm when in standby mode but after a 2 hr movie with lots of dynamics it should be hot. Make sure the amp has plenty of room to breath - do contact Classe they are quick to answer any questions.

Biz, why so hostile? Although calling a manufacturer about a problem is the obvious thing to do, even the best customer service departments can be a pain in the neck to deal with at times. It might take 10 minutes on hold, or a "we'll call you right back", or "so and so's not here today", or explaining yourself a number of times until you finally reach the correct party. Why NOT reach out to Audiogon members for advice? That is a good part of what these forums are all about. I for one am very grateful for some of the advice given here, why not answer the question if you can, instead of scolding someone?